Bloomer new chief executive of Connacher | Oil & Gas Journal

Christopher Bloomer, formerly with Petrobank Energy & Resources, has been named chief executive officer and a director of Connacher Oil & Gas Ltd., an independent oil sands producer based in Calgary.

Peter Sametz had been interim chief executive of Connacher but didn’t extend his consulting contract beyond last Dec. 31.

With Petrobank, Bloomer most recently was senior vice-president and chief operating officer and was a director.

Colin Evans and Kelly Ogle, who have been comanaging directors of Connacher, resume their roles as directors. Evans also is chairman.

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